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Mazda 2 vs Volvo S60 comparison

Compare performance (115 HP vs 455 HP), boot space and price (14,200 £ vs 42,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mazda 2 or Volvo S60?

Mazda 2 vs Volvo S60: Key differences

Mazda 2

3.7 (1 Reviews)
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  • substantially cheaper
  • clearly lighter
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Volvo S60

3.9 (1 Reviews)
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  • clearly more power
  • significantly more efficient
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
  • clearly more trunk space
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

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Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Mazda 2 is substantially cheaper – starting at 14,200 £ , while the Volvo S60 costs 42,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 28,294 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Volvo S60 uses 0.7 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Mazda 2 with 4.7 L/100km. The difference is about 4 L/100km.

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Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the Volvo S60 offers clearly more power – delivering 455 HP compared to 115 HP. That’s roughly 340 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Volvo S60 is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 4.6 s, while the Mazda 2 takes 9.1 s. That’s about 4.5 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Mazda 2 is very slightly faster – reaching 200 km/h, while the Volvo S60 tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 20 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Volvo S60 delivers considerably more torque with 709 Nm compared to 151 Nm. That’s about 558 Nm more.

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Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Mazda 2 is clearly lighter – 1,099 kg compared to 1,715 kg. The difference is around 616 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Volvo S60 offers clearly more boot space – 427 L compared to 280 L. That’s a difference of about 147 L.

When it comes to payload, the Volvo S60 carries barely more – 475 kg compared to 437 kg. That’s a difference of about 38 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Volvo S60 is decisively ahead in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

from £42,500
S60

Volvo S60

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 197 - 455 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 0.7 - 7.1 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 94 km
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Jose
6 May 2026, 09:05:43

A less stressed engine, quality and simplicity in maintenance.

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Maynor
27 Apr 2026, 22:48:18

I choose the Volvo S60 for its elegance and because of the dealer that distributes it in my country. I find it superior in technology and efficiency.

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Volvo S60

Costs and Consumption
Price
14,200 - 21,700 £
Price
42,500 - 65,100 £
Consumption L/100km
4.7 - 5.4 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
0.7 - 7.1 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
-
Electric Range
94 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
14.7 kWh
co2
107 - 122 g/km
co2
16 - 161 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
44 L
Fuel tank capacity
60 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
4
Curb weight
1,099 - 1,120 kg
Curb weight
1,715 - 2,039 kg
Trunk capacity
280 L
Trunk capacity
390 - 427 L
Length
4,080 mm
Length
4,778 mm
Width
1,695 mm
Width
1,850 mm
Height
1,515 mm
Height
1,431 mm
Max trunk capacity
950 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
420 - 437 kg
Payload
461 - 475 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
75 - 115 HP
Power HP
197 - 455 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.1 - 12.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.6 - 7.9 s
Max Speed
171 - 200 km/h
Max Speed
180 km/h
Torque
143 - 151 Nm
Torque
300 - 709 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
55 - 85 kW
Power kW
145 - 335 kW
Engine capacity
1,496 cm3
Engine capacity
1,969 cm3

General
Model Year
2023
Model Year
2,022 - 2,024
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, D
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, B
Brand
Mazda
Brand
Volvo
Is the Mazda 2 offered with different drivetrains?

The Mazda 2 is offered with Front-Wheel Drive.

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